The Vegan Autumn 1971

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Veganism and its Present Status and Aims

by Eva Batt Secretarial

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The A . G . M .

The Animals' Fair 8

Lectures on " Food and Health " B.W.C.. Coming Events

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Commodities

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Eating Out

by Leah Leneman

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Vegetarian Nutritional Research Centre

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Recipes

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Hunzana

Foods Ltd.

Mr. Dinshah 21

The Melon

by R. Dalziel O'Brien

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Letters

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T o Make a Bequest Vegetarian Music Circle

Autumn 1971

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T h e V e g a n Society w a s founded in N o v e m b e r 1944

THE VEGAN

Veganism is a way of living which excludes all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, the animal kingdom, and includes a reverence and compassion for all life. It applies to the practice of living on the products of the plant kingdom to the exclusion of flesh, fish, fowl, eggs, honey, animal milk and its derivatives, and encourages the use of alternatives for all commodities derived wholly or in part from animals.

Veganism remembers man's responsibilities to the earth and its resources and seeks to bring about a healthy soil and plant kingdom and a proper use of the materials of the earth.

President: Dr. Frey Ellis, , Epsom, Surrey.

Deputy President: Mr. J . Sanderson.

Vice-Presidents: Mrs. E. Batt, Mrs. S. Coles, Mrs. M. Henderson, Dr. C. Nimmo, Miss W. Simmons, Miss M. Simmons, Mrs. E Shrigley, Dr. F. Wokes.

Secretary: Mrs. n Ja ad, Treasurer: M Palmers 4PU. Lib

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Literature Secretary (for all literaure ): .

an , TN Committee: Mrs. Batt, Mr. H. Bonnie, Mrs. S. Coles, Mr. P. Dawes, Dr. F. Ellis, Mrs. J .

Fugeman, Miss T. Larkin, Mr. J .

Sanderson, Mrs. E. Shrigley, Mrs. G. Smith, Dr. F. Wokes, Mr. W . Wright.

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VEGAN ISM AND ITS PRESENT STATUS AND AIMS A speech given on behalf of The Vegan Society at the International Vegetarian Union Congress held at The Hague, Holland, in September, 1971 Although through the ages there have been many people living a strictly vegetarian existence for one reason or another, it was not until 1944 that a few enthusiastic vegetarians (later to call themselves vegans) met in London, England, to exchange knowledge gained through personal experience of living on a diet which excluded all dairy produce and eggs, and to discuss ways and means of making the results available to all, so that anyone who wished to do so could adopt this humane diet with confidence.

Some of these founder members are still taking an active part in The Society, and look back on days when commercially-made milks from vegetable sources were unknown, most nuts were unavailable and imported fruits were on ration—and scarce.

The first Vegan Society was founded in November of that year, and more humanitarians joined with varying degrees of knowledge and experience. Occasionally enthusiasm was greater than either, and during the next few years some of these people developed symptoms of dietary deficiencies and a few suffered much both physically and socially. Yet it is as a direct result of the work of these selfless pioneers that today vegans can embark on this way of life without fear.

The modern vegan is, by comparison, in a more favourable position and we appreciate the hard work and research of those involved in the production and marketing of vegan foods such as Barmene, Plamil, Granogen, Protoveg, etc., and the scientists who developed Vitamin B from vegetable sources. As a result the outlook for vegans has been revolutionised and there is no longer any need to fear dietary deficiencies.

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tion as well as a humane diet, the importance of soil conservation and the correct, long-term use of the land.

The use of both pesticides and artificial chemical fertilisers is opposed to vegan principles, and veganic gardeners have proved both to be unnecessary. Fruit and vegetables veganically grown compare more than favourably in every respect with food grown by any other method.

Health In the twenty-seven years since the founding of our Society, considerable progress has been made and as, much to the surprise of a large selection of the public, we balanced vegans continue to live and enjoy at least average health, some interest in our way of life has been aroused in the medical profession. In addition, owing to the efforts of our President, Dr. F. R. Ellis, substantial grants have been made for extensive medical and nutritional investigations. Some of these have been completed and published and others are still in progress.

Using a number of lacto-vegetarians and/or meat-eaters as controls, these clinical examinations have included chest X-Ray, electrocardiograms, urine analysis, respiration, electroencephalograms, physical efficiency tests, sociological studies and an extensive range of blood tests (haemoglobin, white cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, vitamin B , folate, serum iron, urea, uric acid, cholesterol, etc.).

Liver function tests which included bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, transaminasis, proteins and electro-phoresis as well as a weighed diet survey were also conducted, and an extensive questionnaire on general health and psychology completed.

No less than 15 papers on the health of vegans have been written in the last ten years involving a great deal of work for Dr. F. R. Ellis, Dr. Frank Wokes and others.

One official paper on the incidence of disease—in this case cancer of the colon—is entitled " The Effect of a Strict Vegetarian Diet on the Faecal Flora and Faecal Steroid Concentration ". For this one, I remember, we did a ' transit time ' test by swallowing barium granules and watching for their re-appearance!

As many people, although sympathetic to veganism, still doubt if the diet can sustain full health, I should like to quote you one or two experts on the various aspects of concern.

One of the dangers described as a result of the vegan diet has been called the ' Vegan Back '; this is a stiff ' poker ' back.

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Drs. Ellis and Motegriffo write in " T H E HEALTH OF . " There is no known association between ankylosing spondylitis and nutrition, and the subsequent studies have not shown that a specific condition of the spine, the socalled ' vegan back ', has any reality."

Also, of the three deaths blamed upon the diet in 1955 it has since been discovered that, and again I quote: " One was due to cancer, which was present before the vegan diet was adopted. The other two deaths were associated with nervous breakdowns, but no evidence is given to implicate the vegan diet "(!)

Vitamin B Deficiency "Megaloblastic anaemia has been reported only once in vegans and this is probably due to the high folate level found in most of them, as folate can deputise for vitamin B in the formation of normal red blood cells ".

And further on in the same paper: " Mental disorders due to vitamin B deficiency have not been reported in vegans."

These two experts also say that there is a remarkable absence of symptoms of B deficiency in many vegans (it is not remarkable to vegans of course) and they go on: ". . . it is not surprising that Smith (1962) could not find neurological signs or symptoms in his series of twelve vegans, eleven of whom had serum B levels above 80 pg/ml, and his hypothesis for the action of hydroxocobalamin on the nervous system thus seems unnecessary."

These doctors recommend that vegans take Supplementary vitamin B to prevent the development of megaloblastic anaemia and sub-acute combined degeneration of the cord, preferably in a fortified food, but add: "... A few long-term vegans appear to manage without vitamin B in the diet. Some have reached adult life without ever having B in their diet."

Weight and Health Tests have shown male vegans to be, on average, 10 lbs. lighter than their contemporaries. " It does not follow that being underweight is a disadvantage or has any adverse effect on health . . . it could be that it is an advantage.

Obesity is associated with a higher incidence of coronary artery disease, hypertension and diabetes mellitus."

Vegans also have significantly lower serum cholesterol levels than either vegetarians or omnivores. This should mitigate against the development of coronary heart disease since this disease is associated with increased levels of blood Cholesterol!

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Protein Two previous studies had found normal serum protein in vegans. This was confirmed in 1970. Other authors found vegans to be " In positive nitrogen balance ", although the intake of protein was substantially lower than in the controls. This is explained by the fact that the level of serum protein is not affected if the intake is above a certain level. In other words, most people eat more than they need and vegans, eating only plant protein, take adequate amounts. This refutes the hypothesis that without animal protein (eggs, milk) we should need to eat many pounds of nuts and beans every day to ensure sufficient protein in the diet!

It is not generally appreciated that the average vegetarian, on renouncing meat, increases his consumption of eggs and cheese so that he is taking two-thirds as much animal protein as a meat-eater. " Iron deficiency anaemia rarely occurs in vegans as their intake of iron is greater than that of omnivores."

Physical Efficiency " Our impression of the vegans we have studied over the past five years is that they do not differ in physical fitness from omnivores." One who has been on the diet for fifteen years holds many long-distance swimming records, and gained the first prize in the International English Channel Race. It has been shown that female vegans in England have an equal capacity for physical exertion as female meat-eaters.

Malignancy Because the diet, free of animal fats, results in a shorter transit time and probably the production of less carciogens, the incidence of cancer of the colon should be substantially lower than that of omnivores. Time will tell; apparently no cases have yet been reported in vegans.

On all these many tests I have registered ' Normal to Good' with the exception of the electroencephalogram.

The E.E.G. Computer says I have an abnormal pattern but am not mentally deficient. Oh well, we can't win them all!

I am slightly comforted by the observation: " The slight abnormality that occurs in the electroencephalogram of some vegans does not appear to be detrimental to their health. The cause of this abnormality is unknown but is almost certainly not related to vitamin B deficiency."

We are told that megaloblastic anaemia does not occur in vegans as their diet contains a high Folate content. This 4 12

is reflected in the high serum folate levels of vegans.

B u t . . . megaloblastic anaemia of pregnancy in omnivores occurs in one in thirty-nine to one in twenty-four pregnancies, but has not yet been reported in vegan pregnancies.

Also, because of the relatively low number of vegans with high blood urea levels, they may be less susceptible to renal disease than omnivores.

Surely this should be very reassuring: — " Vegans who have been on the vegan diet since birth are normally healthy."

To sum up The overall picture which emerges from these many scientific reports of clinical investigations is that the average vegan enjoys a standard of health at least equal to the vegetarian or the omnivore, but it has been suggested that we are less likely to contract many of today's chronic diseases, i.e. angina pectoris, arterio-sclerosis and ischaemic heart disease in particular.

In this report I have concentrated largely on this matter of food and health because we find so much ignorance concerning the effects of a vegan diet.

I am convinced that if everyone who would prefer to live harmlessly, neither eating nor exploiting any creature, knew that it were possible to do just this, we would have a great increase of vegans and eventually slaughterhouses would disappear. This would free large areas of land for the cultivation of plant foods for human nutrition.

Surely this would be a change for the better?

Therefore, I believe that it is the duty of every vegan to let everyone know that it can be done, is being done, and that anyone with a bit of will-power can do it!

Shoppers' Guide However, veganism is not merely concerned with food.

If we are to be more consistent in our aims to release animals from unnecessary suffering and slaughter we must take stock of our shoes, clothing and household goods, and find suitable alternatives to wool, fur, feathers, silk and leather.

To help in this our Society, this year, published the Third Revised Edition of THE VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN SHOPPERS' GUIDE which includes information on Household and Gardening Products, Toiletries, etc., as well as items of food suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Our quarterly journal, T H E VEGAN, also keeps us up to date with new vegan products and vegan footwear currently available in the U.K.

Publicity The vegan viewpoint will be included in a television programme on vegetarianism to be screened on B.B.C. 2 shortly.

Our activities have been noted and commented upon in several national newspapers and one, T H E EVENING ECHO, gave us three-quarters of a page in the ' Fanatics ' series!

On the whole it was very fair comment and many letters have been received as a result.

We are increasing the number of speakers and expanding our programme of Lectures. Clubs have been circularised and a gratifying number of replies have been received.

We shall be reaching at least four times as many people next year.

In the happy spirit of mutual co-operation which exists between us we have been helping to organise a lecture tour in the British Isles for The American Vegan Society whose President, Mr. M. Jay Dinshah, will be touring the U.K. for the next few weeks.

We also advise on the most suitable foods and how to grow them without artificial chemicals or animal organics.

In the U.K. we speak about a good gardener having ' Green Fingers Now, I don't even have a green toe, so I will leave it to others more qualified to explain about veganic food production, but I just want to say this: We know that organic fertilisers are likely to contain all kinds of animal ingredients: dried blood, condemned meat, hooves, horn, bone, hides, rabbit fur and so on. But it shocked me to learn from a Government White Paper that there is a danger of contracting Anthrax from the use of fertilisers containing shoddy (waste wool) and farmers are warned " not to use it on grassland where it may be eaten by cattle"! Yet it is used by hop growers and market gardeners!

Well! Really! What about the humans who are going to eat the salads grown in this organic waste!

It has been said that finding a live caterpillar on a cabbage is most assuring. A dead caterpillar might signify that the vegetable had been sprayed with a harmful chemical, and no caterpillar could be an indication that it wasn't fit to eat anyway!

In the limited amount of time at my disposal I have been able to do no more than touch on some of the aspects of the work of this Society. During its twenty-seven years of life a great deal of nutritional and medical research on veganism has been completed and published, and an increasing amount of work in this field is in progress. The Vegan Society is a very active and expanding organisation.

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SECRETARIAL CHANGES Please note that with this issue we welcome as our new Secretary, Mrs. K. M. Jannaway, , Leatherhead Surrey and as our new Liter Mrs. V. Farrell, To avoid delays and confusion, please write to the appropriate Secretary.

TREASURER'S CHANGE OF ADDRESS s, etc. should now be sent.

THE A.G.M. The 27th Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 27th, 1971, at 2 p.m. at the Alliance Hall, Palmer Street, Westminster, (near St. James' Underground Station.)

The Business of the meeting will be to elect Officers and Committee and to appoint an Auditor.

Postal nominations should be signed by two members and accompanied by a signed note from the nominee stating his or her willingness to serve if elected, and must be received by the secretary before November 6th.

Resolution: That the fee for Life Membership be raised to ÂŁ20.

The format and frequency of the Vegan Journal will be discussed.

Any other business.

The Meeting will be followed by refreshments and Mr. H. Jay Dinshah, President of the American Vegan Society, will give a short talk on veganism in America.

Officers and Committee will be present to answer questions and give advice—also accept suggestions for the advancement of veganism!

An Appeal. In order that the Officers may be free to circulate and "meet members, we should be very grateful if some attenders at the A.G.M. would volunteer to help with the serving and clearing away. Please write to, or telephone, Mrs. Batt.

THE ANIMALS' FAIR The Animal's Fair, Friday and Saturday, December 3rd and 4th; at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Vincent Square, London, S.W.I. From noon to 7 p.m.

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We shall be having our usual stall for propaganda and the sale of gifts. Plantmilk products will also be on sale.

We hope members visiting the Fair will introduce themselves at the vegan stall. Help with selling and talking to visitors about our harmless way of living will be doubly welcome.

Please note. Gifts of articles for sale at the Fair should NOT be sent to Shaftesbury Avenue as stated in an earlier issue. The new address for parcels is 25 Burnham Close, Enfield, Middlesex, where our Librarian, Mr. W. Wright, has kindly offered to store them for us. Please do not send perishables or clothing. There are other stalls at the Fair where these will be welcome. Vegan cakes and savouries will be very acceptable if they can be brought to the Hall on the day.

If you cannot come along or send gifts, but would like to add your support on this fund raising occasion, the Treasurer will be very pleased to receive your cheque or Postal Order. Like your own, our costs continue to rise steadily and continually.

LECTURES ON " FOOD AND HEALTH" Arranged by The Vegan Society and given by Mrs. Eva Batt September 18th, 3 p.m.—East Kent Vegetarian Society. The Theosophists Room, Adyar, 58 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone.

September 22nd, 7.45 p.m.—Southend Vegetarian and Food Reform Society. Civic Centre, Southend-on-Sea. October 19th, 8 p.m.—Barnes Cray Women's Club, Dartford, Kent.

October 21st, 2.30—Ludwick Wives' Club. Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Visitors very welcome.

October 27th, 2.15—Women's Fellowship. Winchmore Hill Congregational Church, Compton Road, London, N.21.

November 12th, 2 p.m.—Young Wives' Group. Bexleyheath Methodist Church, The Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent.

November 22nd, 8 p.m.—Wives' Club. Winchmore Hill Baptist Church, Compton Road, London, N.21.

November 25th, 2.30—Home Makers Ladies' Club, St. Andrew's Hall, The Stow, Harlow. Essex.

Can you arrange for a talk in your town? Why not suggest it to your local Vegetarian Society?

COMING EVENTS FOR BEAUTY WITHOUT CRUELTY October 27th—Stalls at the International Bazaar for Animal Welfare, Caxton Hall, London.

December 3rd and 4th—Stalls at the Animals' Fair, Old Horticultural Hall, Vincent Square, London.

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COMMODITIES

Brushes We welcome a new artist's paint brush with nylon filament head and plastic handle. Made by Lion Brand Works Ltd. it is designed mainly for children's use or where really hard wear is anticipated. For this reason it might hot be so suitable for the artist or serious amateur. The brushes are moderately priced and should soon be generally available but if there is difficulty in locating supplies, write to the makers at Planet Place, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

(We found the brushes in the Peace News Bookshop, 5 Caledonian Road, London, N.l.) These brushes are. non-toxic and can be used with all paints. Sizes 2, 4, 5, 6.

Toiletries and Cosmetics Lanolin suspect. Although long praised for its many uses in the cosmetic field, this " natural " animal product is now suspected of causing skin sensitivity reactions by some experts. Little is known as yet but it is thought to be due to the sheep ingesting toxic substances or residues from weed killers, etc.

This was called to our attention at the Remcon exhibition in London by a manufacturer who was pleased to assure us that his products were guaranteed not to contain any lanolin. This Company, PURE PLANT PRODUCTS, further guarantees that the range of toiletries they supply are all entirely vegan.

Dentie toothpowder by Harmony Foods is vegan.

Cleaning The sponge-shaped " Shammie ", made by the Prestige Group is completely man-made.

Remedies NEW ERA LABORATORIES LTD. In reply to readers enquiries we must say that although most of the Hymosa range of products are vegan—including their delightful Black Beauty perfume—Hymosa Toilet Soap and their 1819 perfume do contain animal products.

Also, although the Biochemic Tissue-salts are of mineral origin they, like many tablets, are triturated with lactose (milk sugar).

Footwear Since placing the advance notice about the new Batamade WAYFINDERS BIG GAME range of shoes for boys 9

in the Summer issue, we have had the opportunity to examine these shoes and observe them in use and we have every confidence in recommending them to our readers.

These adventure shoes are approved by the Boy Scout movement, have a " secret " compass let into the heel, and tough Welvic soles moulded with authentic animal paw marks. When the young consumer outgrows his cheetah soled shoes, size increases make him respectively a lion, a panther, a leopard, then a jaguar.

Sizes range from 11£ through to 7 and the three vegan syles are 31-6022, 11-6020 and 31-6029. Prices from £2.49 to £3.49 according to size. Remember, not all the Wayfinders Big Game shoes are vegan, only the ones with the above numbers. These three styles all have uppers of the new British made poromeric material PORVAIR. Unfortunately, they cannot be found in all the Bata shops but the Bata Manufacturing Division tells us they are likely to be in many other retail shops such as Co-Op Stores, Hiltons, Olivers and similar shops. If quite unobtainable in your district you may like to do what we did, write to the Domestic Sales Manager at the Bata Factory in East Tilbury, Grays, Essex, enclosing the money.

The manufacturers of AIRBORNE shoes for ladies tell us they are using PORVAIR for the uppers of some of their new seasons shoes which will be in the Oliver's Multiple shops this Autumn.

One must still shop with care for, as with Corfam and other high quality man-made leathers, not all Porvair shoes are leather-free. Ask about linings and insoles before purchase.

A very comfortable, low heeled, 2-hole tie shoe by EQUITY SHOES is currently in many London Footwear Stores. It has a " Soft Foam " lining, microcellular sole and uppers of CLARINO, the softer poromeric. The style number is 3512 and the brand name is " 3 Ways". In Black, Brown or White. Sizes 2—8. For the address of your nearest stockist write to Equity Shoes Ltd., Western Road, Leicester, LE3 OGQ. FOOD NEWS Members have been asking which wholemeal macaroni and other pastas are vegan. The answer seems to be that few would come under this heading as they so frequently contain egg. However, that supplied by PASTA FOODS LTD. (Record Brand) can be fully recommended as they are not only egg-free but guaranteed to be made from 100% of the wheat, therefore retaining the essential pro10

teins and the wheat germ which provides the Vitamin E, so necessary for a balanced diet.

HARMONY FOODS Brand buckwheat spaghetti is now: available. It is made from buckwheat and wholewheat flours, salt and water only. Vegan and wholefood.

Savouries OSEM BRAND Cholent Casserole, Lentil Stew and Hungarian Stew are all quickly prepared meals in a packet, so useful for unexpected guests, a hot-meal-in-a-hurry or a dinner for one as one portion only can be cooked without spoiling the rest. The first named contains Textured Vegetable Proteins as well as vegetables, yeast and flavourings.

Obtainable from shops and counters where Continental foods are stocked and Selfridges Kosher Department. All are entirely vegan.

Margarines A few of our readers have been concerned about the origin of the vitamin D which is added to margarines. We made enquiries and are happy to pass on a reassurance from Messrs. Van den Berghs that "the vitamin content of Tomor margarine is of non-animal origin ".

However, vegetarian friends may be interested—and disappointed—to learn that all Kraft margarines—some normally considered to be lacto-vegetarian—"contain added vitamins some of which are of animal origin ". " Raynuts " PLANTMILK LTD. is planning to place a chocolate covered peanut and raisin confection on the market to be named "RAYNUT". It will be available in film bags containing 100 grams from the Health Food Stores. This is not just an addition to the other brands on the market, but is different in that it will not have the customary varnish finish. The reason for this is that the traditional " varnishing " in the confectionery trade is a shellac varnish, and shellac is derived from beetles.

Plantmilk Ltd. also inform us that the lease of their Langley factory expires next March, and they would appreciate any reader advising them of suitable alternative premises around the 1,500 square feet mark in the Bucks., London, or Surrey areas. Write to Plantmilk Ltd., Tithe Farm, High Street, Langley, Slough, Bucks.

Some vegans would like to make a better suggestion— would some fairy godmother come forward and invest in factory premises to sublet to the Company. This would 11

be a practical step in advancing veganism, seeing that Plamil products are exclusively vegan, and that the Company's policy is to produce only vegan fare. This would be a perfectly safe investment in that factory premises tend to appreciate in value rather than depreciate.

EATING OUT

BY LEAH LENEMAN

LONDON HEALTH CENTRE (Baker Street or Kensington Church Street).—You can always get a vegan salad by asking them to leave out the cole slaw, and the nut rissole is vegan. Muesli is made with honey but without milk.

SLIM INN (South Molton Street and Maddox Street).— You can often get a vegan hot savoury and of course you can have a salad, but unfortunately there is nothing you can have with a salad (i.e. nut rissole, vegan marg. for bread, etc.).

FOOD FOR HEALTH (Palmer Street).—Most helpful one around. A vegan salad—huge and delicious—can always be had by asking them to substitute nuts for the cheese on the Bircher-Benner salad. Hot savouries are usually vegan and they will always tell you without fuss or bother.

Tomor margarine is used, and their fruit delight or mousse is made with artificial cream which may not be wholefood but is vegan.

ANNA'S KITCHEN (Baker Street).—Was thrilled to actually see ' Vegan Salad" on a menu, not so thrilled when the girls serving proved utterly ignorant of what it all meant. Still, it is certainly possible to have a good vegan salad. All hot savouries appeared to have egg or cheese. Open all day Saturday.

Provincial THE SALAD CENTRE, Bournemouth.—Lovely salads and easy to miss out the ones with mayonnaise but what a pity that none of the beautifully prepared and presented savouries to go with their salads are vegan. However, the proprietress is very helpful and will give you some Tartex pate on request. None of the pastries are vegan.

CERES, Brighton.—Cannot really recommend this unless you are slimming and want nothing but salad and fruit salad (though both were tasty). Nothing else sweet or savoury (unless you brought your own marg. and had a roll) and the whole attitude most unhelpful.

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As a footnote I would like to add that my own impression is that vegans simply do' not eat out enough and if they do they do not make a point of saying they are vegan. I work evenings at Cranks Restaurants and in the year-and-a-half I have been there I have never once been asked if something was vegan. Therefore it is hardly surprising that few restaurants will bother to cater for vegans. For instance, there is nothing easier than making pastry vegan: the fact that most do not proves there is simply no demand.

If more vegans started demanding these things I feel quite sure things would improve radically.

VEGAN Miss L. Leneman of , Judd Street, London, W.C. informs us that she and M siderable amount of catering experience and they offer their services at a very reasonable price for anything from a private party or dinner party to a wedding—they recently did a wedding with 80 people—and they guarantee the food to be completely vegan.

FROM THE PAPERS Have you noticed the glorious golden, shiny appearance of lemons recently? How sad that this delightful addition to so many dishes, grated orange and lemon peel, is now OUT. " The Times " and other papers in July made it clear that the only citrus fruit not likely to be treated with dipheryl now are Spanish Seville oranges, for its use is commonplace.

This chemical can be recognised, we are told, by its " fruity smell ", easily distinguished by organic chemists.

As for the rest of us, are we to beware of all fruit with a " fruity smell "? Life gets difficult doesn't it?

¥JT A TV/fTT products are J 7 J - J / \ 1 t J L ± A J vegan fare!

Plantmilk: Delice: Pease Pudding: Fudge: Jelly Delytes.

P L A N T M I L K L T D . ( D E P T . V), T I T H E F A R M , H I G H S T R E E T , LANGLEY, SLOUGH, BUCKS.

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THE VEGETARIAN NUTRITIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE The Annual General Meeting of the Vegetarian Nutritional Research Centre, held this year at Parkdale, Altrincham, was blessed with glorious sunshine.

Mr. Jack Sanderson was re-elected on to the committee as the representative of this Society.

The theme of the meeting was Education and Dr. Wokes spoke briefly of his work with various Ministries concerning food and said he would be attending a conference at Reading University the following week when the relative values of soya-based textured vegetable proteins and animal proteins would be investigated.

Mrs. Isabel James stressed the necessity to educate parents and encourage mothers to breast-feed rather than use cows' milk supplemented with meat extracts窶馬ow being recommended by some scientists for very young babies in an attempt to avoid overweight. Too much cows' milk is what makes them so fat, she said, and to try to overcome the problem by adding meat to their cows' milk at a few weeks of age is quite shocking.

Mrs. James and her helpers were warmly thanked for the delicious meal beautifully set out indoors (the business meeting had taken place under shady trees) including vegan savouries and fresh, crisp salads.

E.B. A Report from the V.N.R.C. FURTHER BLAME LAID ON MEAT Since our previous report on this subject further information has come to light providing still more evidence about the disadvantages of meat. The secretary of the Food Standards Committee has expressed their interest in the report sent to them at the end of June by the Advisory Council of the Vegetarian Nutritional Research Centre and the Editorial Board of its journal " Plant Foods for Human Nutrition ", and signed by the Chairman, Dr. E. Lester Smith, F.R.S., also Dr. Frey Ellis, President of the Vegan Society, and Dr. Frank Wokes, Director of V.N.R.C. The report summarises evidence collected over recent years by the signatories and their colleagues, including many investigators studying meat from different angles. Prof. Shooter and his colleagues at St. Bartholomews Hospital have since published in the " Lancet " a further article confirming and extending their previous findings that meat given in dishes to the hospital patients carried strains of E. Coli resistant to antibiotics and giving rise to infections very difficult to treat. These resistant strains had been traced back to the abattoir, and the factory farm conditions under which the 14

meat was produced were blamed for the trouble. A second report embodying this and further information which has since come to light is being sent to the Foods Standards Committee by the Advisory Council.

NOTE FROM THE TREASURER If any Pensioner has difficulty in paying the annual - subscription, please do not cease to be a member—just inform the Treasurer and then an adjustment can be made.

Members who pay tax at ,the standard rate could help by covenanting their subscriptions (and donations) from their taxed income. As a charity we are then able to recover the tax from the Inland Revenue. (In the event of death the ates at once.) will be sent on request: Grace Smith, almers Green, N13 4PU. APOLOGY It is regretted that " Delicia Meatless Fricassee" by Eustace Miles Foods Co. Ltd. is not vegan. This product has appeared with other " Delicia " dishes in advertisements for E.M. in four recent issues. Any inconvenience to members by this oversight is regretted.

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RECIPES

FOR PROTEIN MEALS using Soya flour or rice

RICE PILAFF for 4 people 4 ozs. brown rice 2 tbsp. veg. oil 2 tsp. lemon juice About 5 ozs. sweetcorn Few thin strips red pepper

2 ozs. peanuts 2 medium onions i tsp. curry 4 pt. hot water or stock 1 tomato (2 oz.)

Seasoning

In a heavy pan heat oil and cook dry rice and onion for about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, curry powder, water, sweetcorn and teaspoon salt. Simmer (covered) for about 20 minutes. Add tomato (skinned and cut up), red pepper.

Cook for further 10 minutes when all water should be absorbed and rice tender. Stir and add more water if necessary. Add nuts and serve hot with a green vegetable such as broccoli.

SOYA CASSEROLE

4 ozs. Soya flour 2 ozs. onion, sliced 1 oz. wholewheat breadcrumbs Seasoning as required

1 leaf of celery cut small 2 medium tomatoes (skinned and cut up) 1 tbsp. oil

Cook onion and celery in oil for 5 minutes. Add other ingredients, turn into casserole and bake in slow oven (300째) for 1 hour.

SOYA CRISPIE

1 Lb. stewed fruit, sweetened if necessary 1 dsp. soya flour

1 tbsp. wholewheat flour 1 level dsp. sugar 1 oz. margarine

Mix flours and rub in fat. Add sugar and sprinkle this mixture over fruit in a shallow ovenproof dish. (Fruit should not be swimming in juice, strain off surplus and serve with crispie at table.) Bake for j hour at 300째 when " pastry " should be crisp. Can be served hot or cold.

STEAMED PUDDING for 4 servings 3 ozs. self-raising wholemeal flour 1 oz. soya flour 1 level tsp. baking powder

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2 ozs. margarine 1 oz. sugar 1 tbsp. jam or marmalade Veg. milk to mix

Sift all dry ingredients and rub in fat. Mix to a soft dough with liquid. Put jam in pudding basin and then mixture. Steam for 1 hour. (It is not necessary to cover basin if saucepan lid is not frequently lifted.)

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STUFFED PEPPERS

STUFFING

2 ozs. brown rice 2 ozs. apricots soaked for about 2 hours

2 ozs. mushrooms or aubergine (lightly fried)

From 2 peppers, cut the stalk end and take out the pips.

Put rice into cold water, bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Rinse and leave to cool.

Chop the apricots and mix all ingredients, stuff peppers.

Put into baking tin with £ inch of water. Put a knob of Tomor on each and bake at 350°F (or mark 4) for 45 minutes.

SAVOURY SOYA FRITTERS 2 ozs. Browns Soya Meal ' 4 ozs. grated raw potato

1 medium onion, grated 1 tsp. dried sage, seasoning

Mix all together and fry in hot oil until brown on both _ sides and cooked through—about 5 minutes. This quantity makes 7 fritters and could hardly be easier, especially for the person cooking for one.

EASY TO MAKE BISCUITS Cream 3 ozs. of Tomor with 2 ozs. Barbados sugar.

Gradually add 6 ozs. wholemeal flour and a very little water if necessary. Knead for one minute. Roll out very thinly between 2 sheets of transparent cooking foil (to prevent sticking). Mark out with pastry cutter and prick with a fork. Bake on tray low in the oven at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes. (If they take longer than that you have not rolled them out thinly enough.)

Flavouring such as cinnamon, ginger or coconut can be added, but they are very tasty without added flavouring.

Variation. Replace a little of the flour with Soya flour, wheat germ bran or a spoonful of dry Granogen. Delicious!

FRUIT CAKE 4 ozs. Barbados sugar 4 ozs. Tomor 4 ozs. dried fruit 1 oz. chopped peel 1 level tsp. agar-agar Water to mix

8 ozs. plain wholemeal flour into which has been sieved 1 oz. soya flour 1 level tsp. cream of tartar Rather less than 1 level tsp. bi-carb 1 heaped tsp. cake spice (optional)

Cream together sugar and margarine. Add flour gradu-. ally. Add fruit. Dissolve agar in a little water and mix in, adding water until just soft enough to beat.

Beat for 2 or 3 minutes, put into warmed cake tin (a small bread tin is best) and bake for 1 hour at 325°F. 17

HINT—An easy, tasty and nutritious way to cook greens: For 4 servings, put 3 tablespoons lightly salted water and 1 tablespoon oil into a saucepan with a tightly fitting lid.

Bring to the boil. Drop in finely shredded greens, replace lid and simmer for 3 minutes.

We have seen confirmed cabbage refusers converted by the bright green, slightly crisp results.

AN ANNOUNCEMENT BY HUNZANA FOODS LTD. TO THE PUBLIC AND THE TRADE We have had more than 1,000 letters, and even more telephone and personal calls from all parts of the U.K., and indeed from all over the world. We thank everyone for the good wishes expressed and apologise to those who have had to wait so long for their requirements.

The Company after long delays over legal matters has been re-formed and we are glad to announce that trading will shortly be resumed, with genuine health foods of a standard rarely attained before.

Our main handicaps have now been overcome and we are confident that we shall have your understanding—we are after all doing something that is vitally necessary in this changing world. More detailed announcements will appear in forthcoming issues.

The new offices and showrooms are at Hunzana House, 35 Gt. Russell Street, London, W.C.I, near the British Museum.

Import and Export enquiries to our associated company: SUN-KALP LTD., 64 Cannon Street, London, E.C.4.

If you would like to be put on our mailing list for material please send us a postcard.

MR. DINSHAH Among many other engagements during his eight-week lecture tour in the U.K., Mr. H. Jay Dinshah, Founder and President of the American Vegan Society, was a speaker at the British Natural Hygiene Society Convention on Sunday, September 26th, and on the following day he gave an address to the Health Finders Group, both at the Shalimar Health Resort, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex.

The one day Convention included many talks and demonstrations on Natural Health Living, Vegan Nutrition, Fasting, Exercises, and a Brains Trust, with speakers from Great Britain and America.

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Jordan Almonds 7 lbs. £3.25 14 lbs. £6.30 Blanched Almonds

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It is believed that the melon has been cultivated since early Egyptian times, and was introduced into Western Europe in 1612. Probably it was the smooth skinned green or white fleshed variety, which has now been superseded— for the connoisseur at least—by netted and orange fleshed.

This latter type, it is said, originated in Persia or the Caucasus. Curiously it was introduced to Italy from America and grown extensively at Cantalupo, not far from Rome—hence the name Cantaloup. There are records of melons derived from wild types native to Asia and Africa being grown in America in the time of Columbus—1494.

Evidently this delicious thirst-quenching fruit is not only appreciated by humans. David Livingstone writing in 1857 during his exploration of the Kalahari Desert in Africa, said that all the animals of the region, from elephants to mice, including the carnivora, seemed to enjoy the fruit.

It is interesting to note that when the melon was introduced into England it was recorded at the Patent Office, there being ^no Department of Agriculture in those days.

However, there seems to have been little regard for it then, judging by the opinion expressed by the author of a gardening book I have which must be around 100 years old. He says, and I quote, " . , .The Melon—Cucumis Melo—has not the right to make its appearance here except for the sake of mentioning that a pretty little old fashioned variety—Queen Anne's Pocket Melon—may, in very fine English summers, be grown on a trellis against a south wall..." He goes on to say—more as an afterthought— that they may be grown in frames! This author's comments indicate to me that the Queen Anne's Pocket Melon was small and other than orange fleshed.

The writer of that gardening book would doubtless have been amazed to know what quantities pf melons are now grown in England—including the North—and that varieties have been developed which are superb. The Dutch Netted and Ribbed, for instance, and it can hardly be described as pocket sized!

Not every home gardener realizes, however, that the melon is very easy to grow, provided he has a garden frame —a Dutch light is ideal for the purpose. The Orange Blenheim or Hero of Lockhinge are recommended; their flavour is unique among the orange fleshed and netted varieties and they are exquisitely scented. However, they should not be grown in proximity to the cucumber, as their requirements in regard to pollination and ventilation differ. Melons occupy the frames for about five months, the ripening of 21

the last fruits about the end of September.

Orthodox growers would have one believe that dung and other animal organic manures are necessary for the production of melons—this is not so. The quality, flavour and aroma are far superior when a compost of a purely vegetable organic nature, activated by a herbal solution, is used.

The fruit is ready for cutting when the stem is beginning to lift from the fruit. Allow 24 hours after cutting for the melon to ' mature ', when its full flavour and fragrance will develop. To serve, cut into segments, remove the seeds, add ripe, sweet blackberries and brown sugar—done this way they are more than a dessert they are a gourmets' delight!

GARDENING TIPS Autumn in the garden is a time of clearing and of preparation. Roots and dried debris of surface crops should be burned. Soft green growth only to be composted —the tops of late carrots and beetroot are examples. Where ground is to be unoccupied during the winter see that all weeds are removed and apply domestic soot evenly over the surface, sufficiently to darken the whole. At the end of October cut down all asparagus stems and mulch the bed with compost. A small section in the garden frame-bed may be sown with lettuce to be planted out under glass the first week in December.

HOW IS IT GROWN? Organically Grown Agricultural and horticultural crops produced with organics of animal origin: usually slaughterhouse products, blood, bonemeal, hair, hoof and horn, etc.; Dung, fish and poultry manures and sewage, etc.; Without inorganic fertilisers or chemical sprays.

Compost Grown The compost used may contain any of the above, and/or activated by some substance of animal origin. This type of compost is usually known as organic.

Alternatively the compost may be made of all vegetable residues activated by herbal solution. This is veganic or vegetable compost.

Naturally Grown As for " Organically grown ".

Veganically Grown Agricultural and horticultural crops produced without the use of any organics of animal origin. Using a purely veganic compost—with or without added minerals.

Excludes chemical sprays.

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F O O D S E A R C H (The Foods Research and Educational Trust) has been formed to analyse foods for their nutritional content and award those which pass its stringent tests a ' symbol of approval '.

Its work will be scientifically orientated—being advised by a Science Advisory Council.

F O O D S E A R C H will establish minimum high standards of foods for human consumption—its influence will be international.

F O O D S E A R C H is concerned about, factory and chemical farming and harmful additives in food—it will endeavour to bring about changes for the better.

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A humanitarian charity, limited by guarantee. Qualified staff carry 'out naturopathic treatments, including colonic irrigation. Patients pay what they can afford ; but some free treatments are given. All prescribed diets are vegetarian and no drugs or preparations of animal origin are used.

Subscriptions and donations to help this worthwhile work are urgently needed.

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LETTERS I am writing to you about the cost of feeding a vegan.

For a period of 40 days I kept a strict record of the food I purchased and found the average cost was about ÂŁ1.60 per week. This included Granogen, plant milk and delice, but I do not eat breakfast. Most of my diet is raw fruit and salad, and nuts and peanut butter. Some dried fruit was bought including apricots, peaches, figs and raisins. I agree that this is the cheapest time of the year for fruit and veg, but I am sure most meat eaters spend much more than this. It may be that our diet is more nourishing and therefore we require less.

It would be helpful to hear from other vegans, so perhaps some of the families could keep an account for a time.

Whenever I took anything from the stock of food in the cupboard I listed it and added on the price.

Brentwood, Essex.

THELMA LARKIN (Miss).

I noted the remark about Marigold Foods doing a Chufa Nut Milk. I was recently in Minorca and was fascinated to find that a Chufa Nut Milk (called arrachata) is produced by the same people who produce dairy milk, is consequently sold everywhere and at a price similar to that of dairy milk. It is drunk by all the schoolchildren.

I do not know if this is prevalent elsewhere in Spain. I don't suppose that could ever happen in this country!

I should very much like to object to Frances Howard's Book Review in your last issue. She has a perfect right to her opinion on Sex but the impression one gets is that she is expressing this view as being the view of the Vegan Society as a whole. I can easily see an outsider who is on the brink of veganism reading this and thinking, " Well if that is how they feel on this subject then I don't want any part of it ". One does not have to advocate rampant promiscuity to believe that sex is a necessary and wonderful part of everyone's life—and I am not talking of just within marriage. If the whole purpose of sex were simply procreation then we, in common with other animals, would have a season of ' heat' and would enjoy sex only when it would produce offspring and not 365 days a year. I can respect Mrs. Howard's point of view (though I'm not sure she could respect mine) but I really do find it highly objectionable that her article should have expressed this view 25

in this magazine not simply as a personal view but as the view of vegans. I would greatly appreciate it if you would publish some or any of my comments (I would be glad to elucidate further if requested) but please do not leave the impression in everyone's mind that this is how the Vegan L. LENEMAN (Miss).

May I comment on that little piece " Food for Free " in the Summer VEGAN. It may be relevant to America but quite honestly as far as this country is concerned little of it makes sense.

I live in the heart of the countryside and grow as much food as possible in the garden and have done so for years, and I know that sort of article can do only one thing to anybody foolish enough to attempt to follow such advice— demoralize them!

The valuable space that such articles take up should be filled with practical, realistic, down-in-the-soil information which can really be applied.

Dorset.

JOHN PEAL. I am pleased to be able to confirm that S. Mayall & Son, of Lea Hall, Harmer Hill, Shrewsbury have informed me in writing that their " Pimhill " Muesli contains no milk products whatever and the contents are only as stated on the packet. This means that it is VEGAN and so the only packeted muesli which I know that is so. (All the others I have seen contain skimmed milk powder.) I can tell our fellow readers of T H E VEGAN that it is delicious and makes a pleasant change from one's own home-made mueslis.

Weetabix Ltd. have told me that " Alpen " their new breakfast cereal contains dried skimmed milk.

Bromley, Kent.

A. J. PETTITT. RICHARD ST. BARBE-BAKER It is probable that Mr. Baker will speak on " My Life, My Trees " at a meeting in London in the spring, probably 26th March, 1972. No one has done more for the trees of the earth than Mr. Baker. Please reserve this date.

VEG ATION The Secretary, , Leatherhead, Surrey, would like details offer long-term vegan accommodation.

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TO MAKE A BEQUEST To those who wish to become Benefactors by Will to this Society, we respectfully suggest that as a Will is a legal document it should be drawn up under the guidance of your solicitor and the following wording is suggested: ' I bequeath unto the Society known as The Vegan Society at 27 Links Road, Epsom, Surrey, the sum of and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or Secretary or any properly authorised officer of the said Society shall be a sufficient discharge of the same.'

The Will incorporating this request must be in writing and signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses who will be required to certify that they signed in the presence of the testator and each other. This applies also in the case of a codicil to an already existing Will.

VEGETARIAN MUSIC CIRCLE There has been a good response to the proposal for such a Circle which I outlined in these columns a few months ago.

My purpose in writing again is to catch the attention of interested people, amateur and professional, who missed my previous announcement, and to report on progress so far.

The field is very wide, from a harpist to a jazz enthusiast, through pianists and a composer, and many instrumentalists.

The interest is considerable.

Any person who is interested in contact with other musical vegetarians is cordially invited to apply to me for a membership form and further details.

RICHARD HORSFIELD.

ADVERTISING We thank Mr. Philip Dawes for the improvement he has brought about in the appearance of T H E VEGAN journal and for his excellent service as Advertising Manager. We welcome Mr. Donald Scott to this post and wish him well in his efforts to expand this valuable part of the magazine.

LIBRARIAN Our Librarian, Mr. William Wright, , Enfield, Middlesex, will be pleased to s s we have available (upon receipt of a d envelope) and may be able to help those who require special books.

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RECOMMENDATION Health Food Store/Restaurant After seventeen years of service to vegetarians and vegans in their Health Food Store in Devon, Mr. Fanthorpe (after the sudden tragic loss of his wife) retired from business in December 1969. The new owners have moved the shop to larger premises three doors along the road and have now opened a modern, vegetarian restaurant under the same roof. We are pleased to learn that vegan requirements are understood and adequately catered for. Any member in the district should make a point of visiting this pleasant shop and restaurant at 300 Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton, South Devon. Tel.: Paignton 42233.

SOCIAL Harold lives in California and he would like to get to know some other vegans. He does not mention his age or anything about himself except that he is a vegan—and single. Any ld write to him direct: San Jose, California, hear from you.

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Veganic Gardening, 4 Ainsdale Crescent, Reading, RG3 3NG. VEGFAM. Famine Relief by vegetable foodstuffs, crop irrigation, leaf-protein processing. — T h e Sanctuary, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon.

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COOMBE LODGE GUEST HOUSE, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, where all salads, vegetables, herbs and fruits are home-grown and compostgrown. Home-made bread, cakes and pastry all made from 100 per cent, stoneground compost-grown wheat.

Apply Kathleen Keleny. Tel.: 3165.

DEVON, SOUTH MOLTON. All year round Vegetarian and Vegan farmhouse, beautifully situated and secluded in own grounds. Ideal for walking and touring, Exmoor three miles. Food reform, spring water, animal sanctuary. Bed and breakfast £1.30, evenin .

W r i t e Roy Wilson, Chiswick, W . 4 . Tel.: 01-994 3565.

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Easy access shops and sea front. Parking space. Margaret Fisher, ill Road. Telephone: 30627;

LAKE DISTRICT. Rothay Bank, Grasmere. Attractive guest house for invigorating, refreshing holidays. — W r i t e Isabel James. Tel.: 334.

SHALIMAR. First Avenue, Frinton-onSea, Essex, is a health resort catering for both the healthy and the sick to live a life in accord with h Level Health Tel.: Frinton-on-Sea 2823. " W O O D C O T E " , Lelant, St. Ives, Cornwall, is a high-class Vegetarian Food Reform Guest House in a warm and sheltered situation overlooking the Hayle Estuary.

Composted vegetables; homemade whole-wheat bread.

John and Hazel Blackaller. Tel.: Hayle 3147.

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